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Laboratory for Sustainable Logistics And Mobility

Field of Activity – Laboratory for Sustainable Mobility and Transport

Mobility is a key indicator of quality of life, as it enables the fulfilment of both material and non-material human needs (well-being and prosperity). Within this broad concept, transport represents one of the fundamental tools for achieving mobility. It serves to bridge the gap between the spatial and material structures of the living environment (settlements and landscapes) and the functional, non-material structures of society and economy.

At the Laboratory for Sustainable Mobility and Transport, we conduct research in several interconnected areas, with a strong emphasis on the following:

  • Comprehensive Transport Planning
    Our methodology includes eight pillars of action in the field of sustainable mobility:

    1. Parking management – focusing on efficient use of parking systems

    2. Street design and traffic calming

    3. Walking – the most natural form of mobility

    4. Cycling – an efficient and sustainable mode of transport

    5. Public transport

    6. Car-related measures

    7. Mobility management

    8. Freight transport management

  • Traffic Safety
    We explore the role of traffic safety in the logistics system, focusing in particular on the driver as a key element in the driver-vehicle-environment system. This is essential for the safe operation of transport logistics. Our current research focuses on driver perception and behavior under various cognitive and visual distractions. Traffic accidents can have a significant impact on logistics companies, making this an important research field.

  • Management of Sustainable Supply Chains
    We study the integration of electric mobility and sustainable transport solutions into supply chain management, including green logistics practices and environmentally responsible decision-making.

  • Sustainable Energy and Energy Policy
    Our research covers the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in logistics processes, electric mobility, market research in e-mobility and autonomous vehicles, life cycle environmental impact assessments, and measures for impact prevention. We also address supply chain and business process management in logistics.

  • Transport Economics
    We explore the economic aspects of transport systems. Core topics include:

    • Transport supply and demand within various market structures

    • Transport policy, including infrastructure, externalities, and taxation

    • Transport management economics, focusing on cost structures

    • Organization of the transport sector and its role within supply chains

  • Strategic Urban Mobility Planning
    Using decision-making models, we address strategic planning for sustainable mobility systems. This requires a holistic approach that brings together diverse stakeholders and integrates various domains into a cohesive mobility strategy. Decision-making models such as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), TOPSIS, and others are used to support strategic planning.

Laboratory Members

The Laboratory for Sustainable Mobility and Transport brings together experts from both technical and social sciences to ensure an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to complex research challenges.

  • Prof. Dr. Darja Topolšek – Head of the Laboratory

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matjaž Knez

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matevž Obrecht

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjan Sternad

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek, MSc

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Uroš Kramar

  • Asst. Igor Grofelnik, MSc

Short Biographies of Key Members

  • Prof. Dr. Darja Topolšek obtained her undergraduate degree in Traffic Engineering from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Maribor (UM) in 2001. She completed her Master’s degree in Transport Sciences in 2004, and in 2010 became the first PhD graduate of the Faculty of Logistics, UM.

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matjaž Knez graduated in 2000 with a degree in Economic Engineering (FERI/Faculty of Economics, UM). He completed his Master’s in Management and Organization in 2008 and earned his PhD in 2012 from the Faculty of Logistics. He later worked at the Transport Research Institute at Napier University in Edinburgh and has contributed significantly to the field of electric vehicles and driving cycles. He is also a member of the editorial board of Sustainable Cities and Society.

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matevž Obrecht graduated in 2008 from the Faculty of Economics and Business, UM, and completed his PhD in 2013 with a focus on sustainable development, renewable energy, and environmental policy. He is a two-time recipient of the “Award for Contributions to Sustainable Development in Slovenia.”

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marjan Sternad graduated in 2002 and completed his Master’s in Economics in 2008, both at the Faculty of Economics and Business, UM. In 2016, he earned his PhD from the Faculty of Logistics and was appointed Assistant Professor in the field of logistics later that year.

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek, MSc completed her undergraduate studies in 2010 at the Faculty of Logistics and the Faculty of Civil Engineering, UM. She obtained a Master’s degree in Logistics and is now pursuing doctoral research in urban mobility and traffic safety.

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Uroš Kramar earned degrees in both Economics and Logistics and is now completing a PhD focused on strategic planning and decision-making models in mobility systems.

  • Asst. Igor Grofelnik, MSc completed his undergraduate and Master’s studies in Logistics at the Faculty of Logistics, UM. He is currently pursuing PhD research on drone delivery and its impact on the urban environment.

Publications by Laboratory Members

The members of the laboratory regularly publish their scientific and research work in relevant academic literature. Below, we present the results of our work from the past five years. We have highlighted the publications that are most closely related to our key research areas and that have been published in reputable scientific journals (listed in alphabetical order).

  • GAGO, E. J., MUNEER, Tariq, KNEZ, Matjaž, KÖSTER, Helmut. Natural light controls and guides in buildings : energy saving for electrical lighting, reduction of cooling load. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews : an international journal, ISSN 1364-0321. [Print ed.], 2015, vol. 41, str. 1-13. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032114006777, doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.08.002. [COBISS.SI-ID 512585021], [JCR, SNIP, WoS do 23. 10. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 17, čistih citatov (CI): 17, Scopus do 27. 10. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 24, čistih citatov (CI): 24]
  • KNEZ, Matjaž, CELIK, Ali Naci, MUNEER, Tariq. A sustainable transport solution for a Slovenia town. International journal of low carbon technologies, ISSN 1748-1325. [Online ed.], 2014, [Vol.] 0, str. 1-7, doi: 10.1093/ijlct/ctu007. [COBISS.SI-ID 512557629], [SNIP, WoS do 26. 12. 2015: št. citatov (TC): 0, čistih citatov (CI): 0, Scopus do 28. 5. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 1, čistih citatov (CI): 1]
  • KNEZ, Matjaž, JEREB, Borut, OBRECHT, Matevž. Factors influencing the purchasing decisions of low emission cars : a study of Slovenia. Transportation research. Part D, Transport and environment, ISSN 1361-9209. [Print ed.], July 2014, vol. 30, str. 53-61. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361920914000339, doi: 10.1016/j.trd.2014.05.007. [COBISS.SI-ID 512566077], [JCR, SNIP, WoS
  • KNEZ, Matjaž, JEREB, Borut. Solar power plants – alternative sustainable approach to greener environment: : a case of Slovenia. Sustainable cities and society, ISSN 2210-6715. [Spletna izd.], Feb. 2013, vol. 6, str. 27-32, doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2012.07.002. [COBISS.SI-ID 512441149], [JCR, SNIP, WoS do 4. 3. 2016: št. citatov (TC): 1, čistih citatov (CI): 1, Scopus do 4. 12. 2015: št. citatov (TC): 1, čistih citatov (CI): 1]
  • KNEZ, Matjaž, MUNEER, Tariq, JEREB, Borut, CULLINANE, Kevin. The estimation of a driving cycle for Celje and a comparison to other European cities. Sustainable cities and society, ISSN 2210-6715. [Spletna izd.], Feb. 2014, vol. 11, str. 56-60, doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2013.11.010. [COBISS.SI-ID 512556349], [JCR, SNIP, WoS do 24. 9. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 5, čistih citatov (CI): 5, Scopus do 28. 7. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 3, čistih citatov (CI): 3]
  • KNEZ, Matjaž, OBRECHT, Matevž. Policies for promotion of electric vehicles and factors influencing consumers’ purchasing decisions of low emission vehicles. Journal of sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems, ISSN 1848-9257, 2017, vol. 5, iss. 2, str. 151-162. http://www.sdewes.org/jsdewes/pid5.0139, doi: 10.13044/j.sdewes.d5.0139. [COBISS.SI-ID 512832573], [SNIP, WoS]
  • KRAMAR, U. In TOPOLŠEK, D. (2018). Application of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process in Urban Mobility System. Tehnički vjesnik/Technical Gazette, Vol. 25/No. 5 (sprejet za objavo)
  • KRAMAR, Uroš, CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina, STERNAD, Marjan, TOPOLŠEK, Darja. Designing a strategic mobility plan for small and medium sized cities using a multi-stage methodology : case of Celje. Spatium : urban and spatial planning, architecture, housing, building, geodesia, environment, ISSN 1450-569X, 2015, iss. 33, str. 47-54.
  • MUNEER, Tariq, MILLIGAN, Ross, SMITH, Ian, DOYLE, Aisling, POZUELO, Miguel, KNEZ, Matjaž. Energetic, environmental and economic performance of electric vehicles : experimental evaluation. Transportation research. Part D, Transport and environment, ISSN 1361-9209. [Print ed.], 2015, vol. 35, no. [1], str. 40-61. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361920914001783, doi: 10.1016/j.trd.2014.11.015. [COBISS.SI-ID 512609853], [JCR, SNIP, WoS do 19. 4. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 7, čistih citatov (CI): 7, Scopus do 30. 3. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 9, čistih citatov (CI): 9]
  • OBRECHT, Matevž, DENAC, Matjaž. Sustainable energy strategy for Slovenia – considering core factors for its development. Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environment, ISSN 1906-4918, 2013, vol. 4, iss. 4, str. 113-119.
  • OBRECHT, Matevž, DENAC, Matjaž. Technology forecast of sustainable energy development prospects. Futures, ISSN 0016-3287. [Print ed.], 2016, vol. 84, str. 12-22, ilustr. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2016.09.002, doi: 10.1016/j.futures.2016.09.002. [COBISS.SI-ID 512793917], [JCR, SNIP, WoS
  • OBRECHT, Matevž, KNEZ, Matjaž. Carbon and resource savings of different cargo container designs. Journal of cleaner production, ISSN 1879-1786. [Online ed.], 1 Jul. 2017, vol. 155, 151-156 str. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.076, doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.076. [COBISS.SI-ID 512811837], [JCR, SNIP, WoS do 23. 7. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 1, čistih citatov (CI): 1, Scopus do 27. 6. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 1, čistih citatov (CI): 1]
  • OBRECHT, Matevž, KNEZ, Matjaž. Opportunities for transition to sustainable energy strategy in Slovenia. Strategic management, ISSN 2334-6191, 2014, vol. 19, no. 3, str. 31-37.http://www.ef.uns.ac.rs/sm/archive/SM2014_3.pdf.
  • RENČELJ, Marko, TOLLAZZI, Tomaž, POLIČ, Marko, TOPOLŠEK, Darja, HERBAJ, Elvis Alojzij, STIBRIČ, Miha, MOHORIČ, Matej. Ukrepi za zmanjšanje možnosti in analiza voženj v nepravilno smer na slovenskem AC omrežju : razvojno-raziskovalna naloga : končno poročilo. Maribor: Fakulteta za gradbeništvo, prometno inženirstvo in arhitekturo, Center za gradnjo prometnic, 2015. 215 str., graf. prikazi. [COBISS.SI-ID 18951958]
  • STERNAD, Marjan, JAGRIČ, Timotej, ROSI, Bojan. Estimating marginal infrastructure cost in new infrastructure charging model. Tehnički vjesnik : znanstveno-stručni časopis tehničkih fakulteta Sveučilišta u Osijeku, ISSN 1330-3651, 2017, god. 24, br. 3, str. 829-836, ilustr. http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=269882, doi: 10.17559/TV-20160218095139. [COBISS.SI-ID 512850749], [JCR, SNIP, WoS do 25. 7. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 0, čistih citatov (CI): 0, čistih citatov na avtorja (CIAu): 0, Scopus do 25. 7. 2017: št. citatov (TC): 0, čistih citatov (CI): 0, čistih citatov na avtorja (CIAu): 0] kategorija: 1A3 (Z); uvrstitev: SCI, Scopus, MBP; tip dela je verificiral OSICD točke: 20.59, št. avtorjev: 3
  • Tariq Muneer Mohan Kolhe Aisling (2017) Doyle Electric Vehicles: Prospects and Challenges, 1st Edition, eBook ISBN: 9780128030400, Paperback ISBN: 9780128030219, Elsevier.
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja (avtor, vodja projekta), CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina. Vpliv predavanj Zavoda Vozim “Še vedno vozim – vendar ne hodim” na varno vedenje voznikov : zaključno poročilo raziskovalnega projekta. Celje: Fakulteta za logistiko, 2016. 19 str., ilustr. [COBISS.SI-ID 512770621]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja (avtor, vodja projekta), STERNAD, Marjan, KRAMAR, Uroš, KNEZ, Matjaž, ŠROT, Karel, ROSI, Bojan, CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina. Celostna prometna strategija Občine Zagorje ob Savi : 2. fazno poročilo. Celje: [s. n.], 2016. XIII, 225, 6 str., ilustr. https://fl.um.si/knjiznicaFL/eknjige/2_fazno_porocilo_CPS_OZOS.pdf. [COBISS.SI-ID 512862269]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja (avtor, vodja projekta), STERNAD, Marjan, KRAMAR, Uroš, KNEZ, Matjaž, ŠROT, Karel, ROSI, Bojan, CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina. Celostna prometna strategija Občine Zagorje ob Savi : 3. fazno poročilo. Celje: [s. n.], 2016. IX, 113 str., ilustr. https://fl.um.si/knjiznicaFL/eknjige/3_fazno_porocilo_CPS_OZOS.pdf. [COBISS.SI-ID 512862781]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja, AREH, Igor, CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina. Examination of driver detection of roadside traffic signs and advertisements using eye tracking. Transportation research. Part F, Traffic psychology and behaviour, ISSN 1369-8478. [Print ed.], Nov. 2016, vol. 43, str. 212-224, ilustr. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2016.10.002, doi: 10.1016/j.trf.2016.10.002. [COBISS.SI-ID 3228394]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja, DRAGAN, Dejan. Behavioural comparison of driverswhen driving a motorcycle or a car : a structural equation modelling study. Promet, ISSN 0353-5320. [Print ed.], 2015, vol. 27, no. 6, str. 457-466, ilustr. http://www.fpz.unizg.hr/traffic/index.php/PROMTT/issue/view/163. [COBISS.SI-ID 512739133]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja, DRAGAN, Dejan. Relationships between the motorcyclists’ behavioural perception and their actual behaviour. Transport, ISSN 1648-3480. [Online ed.]. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3846/16484142.2016.1141371, doi: 10.3846/16484142.2016.1141371. [COBISS.SI-ID 512755261]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja, KRAMAR, Uroš, STERNAD, Marjan, ROSI, Bojan, ŠROT, Karel, PRAPROTNIK, Stojan, STROJANŠEK, Jaka (avtor, fotograf), CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina. Celostna prometna strategija občine Žalec. 1. izd. Celje: Fakulteta za logistiko; Žalec: Razvojna agencija Savinja, GIZ, 2017. 50 str., ilustr. ISBN 978-961-6962-19-3. http://zalec.e-soft.si/apl/doc/6812BCFE.pdf. [COBISS.SI-ID 289657344]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja, KRAMAR, Uroš, STERNAD, Marjan, ROSI, Bojan, ŠROT, Karel, ŽABERL, Bojana, ČEBULAR, Anita, CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina, ŠUSTER MOČNIK, Aleksandra. Celostna prometna strategija občine Šmarje pri Jelšah. Šmarje pri Jelšah: Občina, 2017. 55 str., ilustr. ISBN 978-961-91827-4-1. [COBISS.SI-ID 290253568]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja, STERNAD, Marjan, KRAMAR, Uroš, KNEZ, Matjaž, ŠROT, Karel (avtor, fotograf), ROSI, Bojan, CVAHTE OJSTERŠEK, Tina. Celostna prometna strategija občine Zagorje ob Savi : na poti v zeleno. 1. izd. Celje: Fakulteta za logistiko, 2017. 50 str., ilustr. ISBN 978-961-6962-22-3. https://fl.um.si/knjiznicaFL/eknjige/Na_poti_v_zeleno.epub. [COBISS.SI-ID 289797120]
  • TOPOLŠEK, Darja. Prevention of wrong-way driving on freeways. Promet, ISSN 0353-5320. [Print ed.], 2007, vol. 19, no. 5, str. 311-321. [COBISS.SI-ID 512003901]